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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: Immediate Contact: Fred Hartman
Date: October 10, 2002 Phone: (919) 733-5612
GOV. EASLEY’S STATEMENT ON THE $300 MILLION FED EX INVESTMENT
Fed Ex signed a 25-year lease agreement today with The Piedmont Triad International Airport, officially putting in motion the air courier’s plans to build a mid-Atlantic hub that will pump $300 million into North Carolina’s economy and bring 1,500 high quality jobs.
Gov. Mike Easley led an intense effort by the state to recruit the international facility, most recently paving the way for today’s announcement by signing into law the Interstate Air Couriers bill (HB1665) and winning approval of a new job incentive plan to attract strong industry.
“Fed Ex has committed to bring good, stable jobs that will benefit North Carolina families for many years,” Easley said. “This is the type of job incentive package that we are putting together for our state – smart, targeted packages that do the most good for the most number of people.
“It gives us the flexibility we need to level the playing field with other states and allows our natural advantages – an educated workforce, a clean environment and a strong work ethic – to bring the good jobs and industries of the new economy that will improve the quality of life for all our people. We will continue to be aggressive in industrial recruitment, but we will also be prudent with taxpayers’ dollars.”
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Michael F. Easley
Governor
State of North Carolina
Office of the Governor
Governor's Press Office
State Capitol, Raleigh, NC 27603-8001
(919) 733-5612 - Toll Free 1-800-662-7005
FAX (919) 733-5166
For Release: Immediate Contact: Fred Hartman
Date: October 10, 2002 Phone: (919) 733-5612
GOV. EASLEY’S STATEMENT ON THE $300 MILLION FED EX INVESTMENT
Fed Ex signed a 25-year lease agreement today with The Piedmont Triad International Airport, officially putting in motion the air courier’s plans to build a mid-Atlantic hub that will pump $300 million into North Carolina’s economy and bring 1,500 high quality jobs.
Gov. Mike Easley led an intense effort by the state to recruit the international facility, most recently paving the way for today’s announcement by signing into law the Interstate Air Couriers bill (HB1665) and winning approval of a new job incentive plan to attract strong industry.
“Fed Ex has committed to bring good, stable jobs that will benefit North Carolina families for many years,” Easley said. “This is the type of job incentive package that we are putting together for our state – smart, targeted packages that do the most good for the most number of people.
“It gives us the flexibility we need to level the playing field with other states and allows our natural advantages – an educated workforce, a clean environment and a strong work ethic – to bring the good jobs and industries of the new economy that will improve the quality of life for all our people. We will continue to be aggressive in industrial recruitment, but we will also be prudent with taxpayers’ dollars.”
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